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Fenix GL23R vs Nextorch WL50
What GL23R does better (3) and where WL50 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
GL23RWL50
| GL23R | WL50 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length / height | 87 mm | 125 mm | −38 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 30 mm | 44 mm | −14 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 43 mm | 37 mm | +6 mm |
| Weight | 120 g | 135 g | −15 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GL23R better than WL50?
- Maximum output1,200 lm vs 550 lm2.2×
- Maximum runtime13 h vs 1.8 h7.2×
- Weight120 g vs 135 g+12%
Why is WL50 better than GL23R?
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)240 m vs 250 m+4%
- Peak beam intensity14,400 cd vs 15,620 cd+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,200 lm | 550 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 14,400 cd | 15,620 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 240 m | 250 m |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-40 | — |
| LED maker | Luminus | — |
| Colour temperature | 6,500K | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18350 Li-ion, AAA | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A |
| Battery capacity | — | 2,600 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 13 h | 1.8 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | — | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Submersible to | — | 2 m |
| Impact resistance (drop) | — | 2 m |
| Body material | — | Aluminium |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 87 mm | 125 mm |
| Head diameter / width | 30 mm | 44 mm |
| Body diameter / depth | 43 mm | 37 mm |
| Weight | 120 g | 135 g |
| Modes & features | ||
| Switch | — | Remote pressure switch |
| Strobe | — | Yes |
| Laser pointer / aiming laser | Yes | — |
